Pump, Chi, Skindarella, Gastro and Abacus spent time talking to patients about the human body and handing out special comics deigned to promote discussion of medical issues.

The comic books, made by Medikidz, aim to explain the process of having an operation to young people to ease their anxieties. The comics are set on Mediland, a planet shaped just like the human body, and aim to be medically informative and straight to the point.

The Medikidz superheroes caused quite a stir on our wards as they gave young patients superhero action figures and posed for pictures.

Dylan, aged seven, from Dudley, said, “I like the comic books – they are super cool and the superheroes wear red which is the coolest colour ever!”

Maquet have sponsored Medikidz to donate 1,000 comic books to Birmingham Children’s Hospital which will be given to young patients who are due to have operations.

Ward manager Julie Casey said, “The visit was very exciting for everyone here at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and we are extremely grateful for their donation.”